AI30 Portable Dry Ice Blasting Machine for Automotive & Industrial Cleaning

A: AI30 is commonly used for engine cleaning, food processing equipment, printing presses, molds, production machinery, and de-energized electrical equipment. It can remove grease, carbon buildup, ink, adhesives, and other residues without adding water or spent blasting media. Removed contaminants still need to be collected or cleaned up.

For industry-specific examples and cleaning applications, visit our Dry Ice Blasting Applications Guide.

A: Choose the compressor by sustained airflow and pressure, not horsepower or tank size alone.

• Indoor / Fixed Setup: 80+ CFM minimum; 90–120 CFM recommended.
• Outdoor / Mobile Setup: 125 CFM @ 125 PSI minimum; 185 CFM @ 125 PSI recommended.
• AI30 Working Pressure: 87–116 PSI.

Use clean, dry compressed air. A refrigerated air dryer or other suitable moisture-control system is recommended to help reduce moisture that can contribute to pellet clumping and unstable feeding.

Not sure whether your compressor is compatible? Send us its sustained CFM and PSI specifications and we can help you check.

A: The AI30 has a 44 lb (20 kg) hopper and an adjustable dry ice feed rate of 0.66–1.32 lb/min (0.3–0.6 kg/min). At this rate, a full hopper provides approximately 33–67 minutes of continuous dry ice feed. Actual working time may be longer because blasting is typically intermittent.

Use 3 mm or smaller dry ice pellets. For best performance, purchase fresh pellets as close as possible to your cleaning time to reduce sublimation loss.

A: Dry ice blasting can offer several advantages for professional cleaning applications:

1. Minimal Secondary Media: Dry ice pellets sublimate on impact, so no spent blasting media such as sand or glass beads remains. Removed contaminants still need to be collected or cleaned up.
2. Non-Abrasive Cleaning: Dry ice blasting is generally non-abrasive and can be suitable for many metal surfaces, molds, and equipment components when the pressure, nozzle, distance, and cleaning parameters are properly selected.
3. Reduced Disassembly in Suitable Applications: Because the process does not add liquid water, some equipment can be cleaned in place after proper shutdown and safety preparation, which may help reduce cleaning and maintenance downtime.

A:No.The AI30 is designed exclusively for dry ice pellets. Adding sand, walnut shells, glass beads, or other abrasive media may damage the feeding system and void the warranty.

If your application requires aggressive rust removal or abrasive blasting media, consider the AI50 Dry Ice Blasting Machine, which is better suited for heavy-duty industrial cleaning and surface preparation.

A: The AI30 and AI30 Plus are backed by a 1-year manufacturer warranty. Shipping damage, incorrect shipments, and manufacturing defects are handled according to our warranty and refund policy.

30-Day Return Request Window: Non-defective return requests may be considered within 30 days of delivery. Approved returns may involve return freight and a condition-based deduction.

Please confirm the model, specifications, voltage, and compressed-air requirements before ordering.